Wi-Fi or Internet access

Yeah, I read about that wardriving arrest while I was searching for wi-fi hotspots in Florida. I wouldn't use someone's private network without permission. That's not cool. Now if it's a public network like a library or something...

The new Shades restaurant at the eastern end of 30A has free wireless access.

Sundog Books in Seaside has an open hotspot that works well sitting at a table on the front porch, or if it is too hot, they have a comfortable computer/reading lounge upstairs. I used it last weekend. There were several laptops going and the signal was just fine.

Somehow, the idea of dragging my laptop around is not really appealing. (yes, yes, I agree, we should come down and relax. But I don't totally relax unless I check my email once a day--and lately things at my college (I'm a dean at an excellent NY liberal arts college) have been tumultuous. So I check--I'm reassured, they're reassured, then all is good).
I love Sundog Books--and indeed, I buy LOTs of books when I come (this independent bookstore is yet one more reason we come all this way--I love being able to have them help me find great summer reading). But I don't want to drag my laptop around looking for signals. I'm staying at a condo in Seagrove--Palms--is there still a good dialup service? (last year some enterprising soul had something--I still have the icon on my laptop. ) We'll be in Seagrove on Sat. yes, I know its "so old". thanks.
Newyorker

http://www.aircombroadband.com


http://12.108.68.36:81/storefront/default.asp

What are the best yearly rates for wireless that anyone has found in the area? I'm considering wireless. Thanks.

What are the best yearly rates for wireless that anyone has found in the area? I'm considering wireless. Thanks.

Through MediaCom, my bill for expanded basic + cable internet is around $60/mo. I seem to remember the cable internet costs being about $40 of the total $60. If you do not own a cable modem, the MediaCom will lease one to you for about $5 per month. The only additional cost for wireless is about $50-$75 for your router and maybe another $45 if you have to buy a wireless card for your PC or laptop.

What are the best yearly rates for wireless that anyone has found in the area? I'm considering wireless. Thanks.

As far as I know the link above is the only available.

http://www.web30a.com/dial-up/

Just a sidenote, but after Hurricane Dennis, I went to web30.com to see what info it had on the storm. If I remember correctly, there were about 6 entries related to the Storm, as opposed to hundreds of entries on SoWal.com.

I wanted to re-hash this thread from March. I am going to be spending a week in Seaside starting this Saturday, and I want to be able to post my travel pictures daily in my photo blog.

Other than the center stage area at Seaside, are there any other wi-fi hotspots? Anyone on Savannah Street have a wireless connection they would like to share? If I have to go to the the stage area everyday to post, I will. I know my wife likes to go drink wine at that wine place near there that I forget the name of.

Basically, I just wanted to see if there is anything new in the last few months.

Phil

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You're probably talking about Fermentations which was in the Central Square area of Seaside (north end of the Holl Building). Alas, Edd (yes, two "D"s) Fleckenstein and his team shuttered doors a few months back. Seems as if the landlords (Robert & Daryl Davis) felt as if an overpriced flower/gift shop would generate higher revenues and didn't renew the lease. Losing Fermentations was akin to having "Cheers" close up -- lots of crazy characters who suddenly needed to find a new bar stool somewhere to share stories and create memories. We lost a a key thread or two from the 30-A fabric when Fermentations poured its last glass of Cambria Chardonnay.

There was a WiFi flyer in my condo at High Pointe. I don't have a laptop with that kind of hookup but good to know it's there.

Sorry to hear about Fermentations. That was the place my wife LOVED. I'm not a wine drinker myself, but it was a cool place. Sad to hear it won't be there on our trip this year.

So, you can take your laptop into Sundog Books and hit the web? That is awesome. Thanks everybody!

Somehow, the idea of dragging my laptop around is not really appealing. (yes, yes, I agree, we should come down and relax. But I don't totally relax unless I check my email once a day--and lately things at my college (I'm a dean at an excellent NY liberal arts college) have been tumultuous. So I check--I'm reassured, they're reassured, then all is good).
I love Sundog Books--and indeed, I buy LOTs of books when I come (this independent bookstore is yet one more reason we come all this way--I love being able to have them help me find great summer reading). But I don't want to drag my laptop around looking for signals. I'm staying at a condo in Seagrove--Palms--is there still a good dialup service? (last year some enterprising soul had something--I still have the icon on my laptop. ) We'll be in Seagrove on Sat. yes, I know its "so old". thanks.
Newyorker

hey, my daughter is looking at colleges and would love to go to NY, She has a 4.0 going into her junior year at a college prep school here in Atlanta, would like for her to go to a nice place ...

Beach Java was wonderful, we make to trips down there from Seagrove during last weeks vacation. I just love that place! jen in ga

first--thanks for the info re the dialup services. Tho I don't want to schlep my computer around Seaside, I'm still very sad that Fermentations closed--it was a very civilized place to sit and watch people. Based on what I've been reading on this listserv re "development" efforts at Seaside, I hope that the "development" folks realize the careful balance of retail, space usage, and just plain human-scale and quirky architecture makes that place work.

"Jennifer"--I'm happy to talk about my college and other potential ones for your daughter, but that's best done privately. I think (based on the "Faq" that I read for this listserv) that you can do private messaging or email.
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Sorry to hear about Fermentations. That was the place my wife LOVED. I'm not a wine drinker myself, but it was a cool place.

Wine is not the only alcohol to be fermented. Mr. Rob Hall poured a nice tall can of Guiness from behind the bar at Fermentations. The New Year's Party was there last night open, and it was a great time, with a local, Jeff Caldwell, and the former drummer from Sly and the Family Stones, performing.

Wine is not the only alcohol to be fermented. Mr. Rob Hall poured a nice tall can of Guiness from behind the bar at Fermentations. The New Year's Party was there last night open, and it was a great time, with a local, Jeff Caldwell, and the former drummer from Sly and the Family Stones, performing.

I saw Jeff Caldwell there last year and went to Sundog Books (upstairs) and bought his CD the next day. Didn't realize the drummer was from Sly and the Family Stone, but I'm not at all surprised. Without a doubt, one of the best performances I have ever heard. Are they playing anywhere else in the area now?

I saw Jeff Caldwell there last year and went to Sundog Books (upstairs) and bought his CD the next day. Didn't realize the drummer was from Sly and the Family Stone, but I'm not at all surprised. Without a doubt, one of the best performances I have ever heard. Are they playing anywhere else in the area now?

In the past, Jeff, aka - the Barefoot Runner, frequently played at Capo's, which is no longer around. I am not sure where Jeff is currently playing, or if he is even in town.

FYI - At the New Year's close out party, the drummer who formerly played with Sly was not the kid who wandered in with the solo drum and sat in with them for a song or two.

first--thanks for the info re the dialup services. Tho I don't want to schlep my computer around Seaside, I'm still very sad that Fermentations closed--it was a very civilized place to sit and watch people. Based on what I've been reading on this listserv re "development" efforts at Seaside, I hope that the "development" folks realize the careful balance of retail, space usage, and just plain human-scale and quirky architecture makes that place work.

"Jennifer"--I'm happy to talk about my college and other potential ones for your daughter, but that's best done privately. I think (based on the "Faq" that I read for this listserv) that you can do private messaging or email.
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I miss Fermentations, Patchouilli's, and even the short-lived Albert F.'s. What is Seaside doing? If they run Shades off, it will really be a tragedy. And Bud & Alley's won't be there forever if the current mindset stays in place, further eroding the old 30-A ambiance IMHO.

I don't want to schlep my computer around Seaside

When we rented in Seagrove, I would take my laptop each morning to Web30A on 30A. It was real easy - I plugged into their high speed lines and paid them a reasonable amount of money for the access. (I don't remember how much, it was several years ago - my guess - around $40 for 2 weeks) I got there when they openned, worked for about an hour and was home, ready for the beach, vacation time etc. by the time the rest of the family was moving.

Beach Java, also in Seagrove is wonderful, and the owners are fabulous. If you want coffee and Internet, then that would be a good choice.

Beach Java, also in Seagrove is wonderful, and the owners are fabulous. If you want coffee and Internet, then that would be a good choice.

...and it is free, not the coffee, just the internet.

I miss Fermentations, Patchouilli's, and even the short-lived Albert F.'s. What is Seaside doing? If they run Shades off, it will really be a tragedy. And Bud & Alley's won't be there forever if the current mindset stays in place, further eroding the old 30-A ambiance IMHO.

Any locals know or can confirm, I thought I read in the Sun in May that some "reconfigurations" were planned for Seaside retail and the little post office and a few other buildings were going to be moved or taken down. The article said that it was always in the plan from way back....?

Also, heard that Bud and Ally's (or at least the upstairs bar) was going to be moved or shut down (ie it is not going to be So-30A) and on another post on this board (a few days) ago that Shades' lease was expired and that they were going to be moving (to the Publix shopping ctr? Not wanting to start rumors just trying to confirm any of the above. BTW, is the Shades at the end of 30-A at Inlet Beach the same owner/menu as the one in Seaside?

Kurt or SJ...any truth to these changes or can you confirm or set me straight? Thanks for advance for any info. :clap_1:

There are a couple of threads about the new construction and shades:

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=458&highlight=seaside

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=217&highlight=seaside+walton

http://www.sowal.com/bb/showthread.php?t=734&highlight=seaside+shades

Kurt thanks for the info. I knew you would set me straight.

I miss Fermentations, Patchouilli's, and even the short-lived Albert F.'s. What is Seaside doing? If they run Shades off, it will really be a tragedy. And Bud & Alley's won't be there forever if the current mindset stays in place, further eroding the old 30-A ambiance IMHO.

Patchouli's has moved down to Santa Rosa next to Miss Lucille's Gossip Parlor and across from the Artists at Gulf Place.
It seems that the businesses across from Sundog Books are disappearing---Bow-wow-Meow, candy store, and most recently ARTZ by Donna Burgess.
Last year, the woman in ARTZ said it was getting hard to pay Manhatten real estate rent at Seaside. I think maybe those small buildings are going to be moved now that they are all almost empty.

BTW after finally finding a wireless location, my computer crashed.